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Crossness Pumping Station

Monument and History Museum
Thamesmead East, London
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7.3/10
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    David C.
    "Steam Engines, architecture, heritage and great volunteers."(3 Tips)
    Thomas P.
    "Amazing treasure of architecture and civil engineering!"(3 Tips)
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  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David ColesDecember 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Only open 5 days per year to the public. If you join as a member (£14pa), however, you can book a visit on most Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Volunteer and get unlimited access.
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  • Filmsquare
    FilmsquareFebruary 2, 2014
    After his plan backfires Lord Blackwood retreats from the Houses of Parliament down a spiral staircase, the stairs in the centre of the Crossness Pumping Station in Sherlock Holmes (2009).
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    Thomas ParisotApril 10, 2016
    Amazing treasure of architecture and civil engineering!
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    DamienJuly 28, 2013
    If you like steam powered Victorian pumps, pistons, engineering and architecture then don't miss Crossness
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    David ColesOctober 6, 2014
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    Steam Engines, architecture, heritage and great volunteers.
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    David ColesFebruary 1, 2013
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    A temple to Victorian engineering ingenuity.
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  • George J.
    George JohnsonApril 22, 2012
    2012 - First open day @ Crosness ... coming on in leaps and bounds http://www.crossness.org.uk/
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